Can we talk more about summer/sun dresses? I want to find some nice ones that aren't too short (has to cover my knee caps) but aren't maxis either. I feel like I need to learn to sew and take matters into my own hands.

No luck with finding anything in stores. Although I know Torrid started to carry costumes, but I'm not sure they would be available in the stores now since it's not close to Halloween. Def look online, I'm sure there is something out there!

Do any of you get irritated at the "plus" sized models on websites? I feel like none of them are really plus sized. And I know it's internet advertising and they are all airbrushed and everything. But thighs don't look that soft and perfect! I'm plus sized in real life and that means I have rolls, and flabby arms, and vegemite! Why can't any of the models represent that?

I like eshakti in theory, I've just never been satisfied with anything I've gotten from them. It sucks, because they do have cute stuff and I like that they offer a selection of sizes and customization options. I just think, that in my experience, the execution is lacking.

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I'm not plus sized (I hope it's okay to post in here!), wear a 10-12, but can't for the life of me find a pair of jeans that is friendly to my generous hips and asparagus. I generally take a political stance that most jeans are simply not meant for women's bodies, so fork them, but I have seen some plus sized women positively rocking skinny jeans and I want to too! Has anyone found skinny jeans that are comfortable and flattering and stay up without creating the dreaded muffin-top?

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If you buy something that fits your body now, it could probably be tailored later on should you lose some weight.

Are you tempting me!? I'm tempted but since I just started losing weight again, I figured I'd wait a few months before buying some new clothes.

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I'm not plus sized (I hope it's okay to post in here!), wear a 10-12, but can't for the life of me find a pair of jeans that is friendly to my generous hips and asparagus. I generally take a political stance that most jeans are simply not meant for women's bodies, so fork them, but I have seen some plus sized women positively rocking skinny jeans and I want to too! Has anyone found skinny jeans that are comfortable and flattering and stay up without creating the dreaded muffin-top?

Not sure if they'd work for you but have you tried Levis Curve-id? They are really one of the only jeans that don't give me a muffin top, which is hard to achieve because of my loose skin. They fit like no other jean ever has and at first, I thought they were demonic jeans but now I like them.

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I'm not plus sized (I hope it's okay to post in here!), wear a 10-12, but can't for the life of me find a pair of jeans that is friendly to my generous hips and asparagus. I generally take a political stance that most jeans are simply not meant for women's bodies, so fork them, but I have seen some plus sized women positively rocking skinny jeans and I want to too! Has anyone found skinny jeans that are comfortable and flattering and stay up without creating the dreaded muffin-top?

Calvin Klein has some mid-rise boot cut skinny jeans that fit very well and are super flattering. Even when I was in small sizes, I had trouble because I definitely have hips, but these ones fit so well, I bought them again after I gained weight. They go up to a reasonable 16 (they seem true to size). If the mid rise hits you in the right spot, you shouldn't have muffin top.

I got mine at Costco, so they were only $24.

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I'm not plus sized (I hope it's okay to post in here!), wear a 10-12, but can't for the life of me find a pair of jeans that is friendly to my generous hips and asparagus. I generally take a political stance that most jeans are simply not meant for women's bodies, so fork them, but I have seen some plus sized women positively rocking skinny jeans and I want to too! Has anyone found skinny jeans that are comfortable and flattering and stay up without creating the dreaded muffin-top?

I have skinny jeans from Torrid that I love. Any they run small, so if you are a 12 the smallest size they have might fit you. But try Macy's, they carry the Levi curve and a lot of other brands so there is variety. Jeans kind of suck in general. Finding a pair that fits right can be exhausting! You just have to keep trying until you find a brand you like. Baby Phat might be a possible brand for you too. They are cut for fuller bums!

Has anyone come across a new plus size store in the malls called Fashion to Figure? I went shopping with my girlfriends a few weekends ago and ran into it. Clothes were super cute and cheap! http://www.fashiontofigure.com/#

I'm not plus sized (I hope it's okay to post in here!), wear a 10-12, but can't for the life of me find a pair of jeans that is friendly to my generous hips and asparagus. I generally take a political stance that most jeans are simply not meant for women's bodies, so fork them, but I have seen some plus sized women positively rocking skinny jeans and I want to too! Has anyone found skinny jeans that are comfortable and flattering and stay up without creating the dreaded muffin-top?

Not sure if they'd work for you but have you tried Levis Curve-id? They are really one of the only jeans that don't give me a muffin top, which is hard to achieve because of my loose skin. They fit like no other jean ever has and at first, I thought they were demonic jeans but now I like them.

I am not plus-sized either, but I was also going to suggest the Levi's Curve-IDs. Jeans usually gap at the back of the waist on me, but I got some of their bold curve ones (and I wouldn't exactly call me curvy!) and the waist is perfect. The ones I got are boot-cut, but I assume they make skinny jeans as well.

I went shopping at Dress Barn last night for a dress and couldn't believe that I had to choose which ones i wanted. I actually found 6 or 7 that I liked. I went for one and came home with two because I just couldn't decide and would wear both so much! Good thing I had a coupon.

This is quite possibly my favorite dress of all time. My sister picked it up and brought it to me in the dressing room. "dont question me, just try it on"

I would have assumed it wouldn't work on me because of the belted waist. But the waist is dropped a little so it actually hit at my low waist!